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State Personnel Board

State Personnel Board was constitutionally established in 1934 and given broad authority to administer the state civil service statutes established by the Legislature. The board provides a variety of recruitment, selection, classification, appellate, goal setting, training, and consultation services to state departments. It is led by a five-member board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for 10-year terms. Meeting bimonthly, the five-member board is responsible for establishing and altering classifications, adopting personnel rules and policies, administering the selection plan, resolving disciplinary and merit-related examination and appointment appeals, resolving discrimination and whistle blower complaints, as well as citizen and employee requests for disciplinary actions against state employees.